Example sentences of "[det] be no [noun] [verb] [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 You 'd be right , of course : Citroens which have lost the use of their hydropneumatic systems are sorry beasts , best taken to one side and shot in the neck ; and I 'll admit I was once charged £300 for a new water pump for a CX model , but this is no reason to dismiss them .
2 Brown Owl knew that this was no time to scold her , even if Mr. Gordon did n't .
3 I felt angry with Jean-Claude , but this was no time to show it .
4 SHe liked the raintimes , but this was no place to savour them .
5 Fizzy keg beer it may be , but that is no reason to dismiss it out of hand without considering its appeal as a true classic beer .
6 But that 's no reason to brainwash them into staying at home .
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